Men's Leather Dress Oxfords from Germany
Classic men's oxford shoes feature a leather upper and rubber outer sole, designed for formal business wear. The leather constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper per Chapter Note 4(a). Classified under 6403.99.60.75 as other footwear for men, not sports or protective types.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify leather origin from headings 4107 or 4112-4114 via supplier certificates to confirm Chapter Note 3 compliance
• Measure upper surface area accurately; if plastics exceed leather, reclassify to 6403.99.90
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'sports footwear' without spikes or cleats per subheading note